Well, you must have known I wasn't sewing drapes when I wrote that tutorial for bindings and bias ties. But I did say I had one more fun project cut and here it is. . . the Oliver + S Popover dress. A free pattern, and although I'm also a free-pattern purveyor I'm always a little worried about the whole "you get what you pay for" thing. Nothing to worry about here, though. This is a cute dress.
While this pattern didn't use any of the clever construction techniques I've been loving in the other Oliver + S ones, it did turn out a cute, FAST summer dress. I made it from a thrifted linen dress, which forced me to cut it on the bias but I think this adds something to a pretty basic shape. It was still looking a little plain-jane, so I added a flower near the top, which helps but isn't quite right. Should I change the button to a covered button like this? Add a ribbon? Hmm.
As an aside, one of my frustrations with blogging is that to do it really well, it would have to be more than simply a means to share with friends and family; it would have to be an end in itself. Translation: for a better blog I would have to spend a lot more time taking and editing photos, finding the perfect setting, and probably ultimately dropping some $$$ on a new camera. And that takes time away from actual projects and even Mia, which seems a little. . . disingenuous? As if my blog would be saying, "Look at what our life would be like if I didn't spend so much time creating this image for my blog!" Does anyone hear me?
*Whew* I feel better. And now I can share this terrible flashy photo with you because it's the only one of the bunch that captures her true personality. Happy weekend, everyone.
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I totally hear you, and that's why my blog sucks. ;)
Steph said...
12:51 PM
I think it's pretty just the way it is...the dress and the blog! I feel like I didn't make that dress last summer b/c the smallest one was a size 2. Is that the size you made?
Stella said...
3:14 PM
Stella, thank you.
Yes, the dress only goes down to a 2. I actually made a 3, because I'm trying to make things she can wear for a long while. The bias cut makes it "cling" more and not be too wide. It's a good nap project - pretty quick - so I'm definitely marking it a keeper.
Kristen said...
4:12 PM
"As if my blog would be saying, "Look at what our life would be like if I didn't spend so much time creating this image for my blog!" Does anyone hear me? "
YES. Completely. I write about food, not sewing/crafting, but I absolutely feel that way. (Plus, by the time I'm taking pictures of a dish it's 8:30 at night and I just want to EAT already!) Especially for folks with small kids at home (I know people without kids are busy, too, but it just seems like kiddos limit the degree to which you can dive into your own hobby) I think there's an authenticity to slapdash.
PS I love your header, your ferns look just like the ones I drew for our wedding invitations. :-)
Sarah said...
8:21 PM
I came over from Flickr looking for versions of the popover sundress. First, yours is gorgeous. I am making three casual flower girl dresses and was looking for inspiration. The bias cut just steps it up and makes it a little more than a playdress.
Second - I am going to cut and paste "Look at what our life would be like if I didn't spend so much time creating this image for my blog!" in my wall. My blog totally sucks. Mostly because I am too busy living like to document it. Not to mention documenting step-by-steps of how I spend my sanity time.
Now I am going to check out the rest of your blog.
Cricket said...
8:17 AM
I love it! iT'S SOE CUTE! Where can I get the pattern?
Sarah
Kun Dikkedarer/ Sarah said...
7:42 AM